You go to see your dentist for your teeth and your doctor for overall health. But, did you know your dentist is likely to recognize health issues before you or your doctor may notice anything? Your mouth is like a sentinel standing guard over your health. Dr. David Fox says, “dental providers are often the...Read More

You may have never thought about your dentist when you struggled to sleep at night or watched your child sleep with an open mouth. Did you think about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and wonder if this is what you or your child were experiencing?  Dr. David Fox is an American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine...Read More

This is called Sleep Bruxism. Is this a problem you should be concerned about? You bet. Children who grind their teeth while sleeping are probably clenching their teeth during the day. Stress and anxiety are common causes of sleep bruxism. Another issue children could be experiencing is Sleep Disordered Breathing. Left untreated, children can experience...Read More

There is a big connection to our teeth, our oral health, and the way we sleep. The connection – healthy sleep contributes to good oral health. Lack of sleep or poor sleep patterns contribute to poor oral health. It may actually start with how we breathe. Quality sleep is essential for good oral health. Sleep disordered...Read More